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SO00

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The patient presents to the labor and delivery unit stating that her water broke 2 hours ago. Barring any abnormalities, how often would the nurse expect to take the patient's temperature?
 
  1. Every hour
  2. Every 2 hours
  3. Every 4 hours
  4. Every shift

Question 2

The client reports relief from headaches when she rubs the temples on each side of the head. The nurse understands that this is a form of which of the following?
 
  1. Acupressure
  2. Acupuncture
  3. Reflexology
  4. Hydrotherapy



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: If elevated above 37.5C, the temperature is taken every hour.
Rationale 2: If the temperature is not elevated, it does not have to be taken every 2 hours.
Rationale 3: Maternal temperature is taken every 4 hours unless it is above 37.5C. If elevated, it is taken every hour.
Rationale 4: Once a shift is not enough for a patient with ruptured membranes.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Acupressure uses pressure from the fingers and thumbs to stimulate pressure points to relieve symptoms.




SO00

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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